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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.63, 5,911.39 and 2,490.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.63, 5,911.39 and 2,490.47 is: 3,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.63 : 5,911.39 = 2,490.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.63/5,911.39 = 2,490.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.63x = 5,911.39 × 2,490.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.63x = 14,722,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,157.34/4,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.84

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